Design Verification Assistant / Associate

Location: Sydney
Work Type: Perm Full Time

About us:

SpeeDx Pty Ltd is dynamic, rapidly growing company with a strong portfolio of technology at the
cutting edge of molecular diagnostics. With our headquarters in Sydney, we are launching our
technology into the market and have a pipeline of research and in vitro diagnostic assays. Our
well-equipped offices and laboratories are centrally located at the Australian Technology Park in
Eveleigh (Sydney) and are easily accessible by rail (a short walk from Redfern station).

At SpeeDx we believe our employees are pivotal to our success and reputation, therefore we
strive to offer true work/life balance with opportunity for further training and structured career
development. Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So if you can
rise to the challenge, we will provide you with a dynamic and rewarding career.

About the Role:

• Permanent full-time as Design Verification Assistant/ Associate

• The right candidate with previous qPCR experience will have opportunity with research on

technology to develop upcoming IVD products

• Working in ISO 13485 accredited manufacturing environment

• Successful candidate can expect to have lots of hands-on-time in the lab, working with

state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment

• Extensive training provided to ensure smooth transition to the role and the company

• Opportunity to grow your career in Molecular Diagnostic company for the right candidate

• Monday-Friday office hours.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing and executing scientific experiments.

• Being responsible for the proper recording and retaining of project information.

Summarizing, interpreting, reviewing data, and drawing conclusions.

• Assisting in departmental activities, including generating study protocols and data.

• Ensuring departmental activities adhere to SpeeDx QMS.

• Collaborating across departments throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Communicating and presenting findings to senior colleagues, research collaborators and

the broader scientific community as required.

• Participating in the training of other laboratory staff in the proper operation and

maintenance of equipment.

• Participating in general office duties including maintenance of databases and

documentation as required.

• Working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Assisting in maintaining the laboratory facility, ensuring its equipment, chemicals and

reagents are used safely according to current legislation and Standard Operating

Procedures.

To be successful in this role you will require skills & experience in or similar to the below:

• BSc in a life science field or equivalent

• 2+ years’ experience working in a molecular field or equivalent.

• Ability to manage and prioritize between multiple projects

• Ability to work with all levels; able to communicate up and communicate down

• Ability to adapt and respond quickly and effectively to changing environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working in a PC2 laboratory

• Previous experience working with automated liquid handling instruments

• Experience working within a QMS system

Please clearly state in your application if you have previous experience with qPCR and indicate if
you have full rights to work in Australia

If you believe you fulfill the criteria, please email your CV and accompanying cover letter and
include in the subject the job title: Design Verification Assistant/ Associate to: hr@speedx.com.au